Class Notes shares the achievements and milestones of alumni of Pennsylvania College of Technology and its predecessors, Williamsport Area Community College and Williamsport Technical Institute. Share your story.
Jesilynn (Henry) Oleksza, 2014
business administration: management
Jesilynn is an accountant for LSC Environmental LLC. She resides in Montrose with her husband, Anthony '11, collision repair technology, and '13, technology management, and their two sons.
Allyson Turner, 2022
nursing
Allyson is a registered nurse for Geisinger Muncy Hospital. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Hannah (Cochran) Niedert, 2016
occupational therapy assistant
Hannah is director of rehabilitation in a 90-bed skilled nursing facility for Reliant Rehabilitation. She married Nick Niedert in June 2022. They are expecting a baby in 2023 and reside in Hudson, Iowa.
Brittany Breon, 2020
nursing
Brittany is an inpatient nurse for Geisinger Medical Center. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Joshua Herrold, 2014
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Joshua is a weld engineer and certified welding inspector for Reading Truck, a manufacturer of service truck bodies. He resides in Womelsdorf and is a proud husband and father of two boys.
Ethan Wagner, 2022
electrical construction
Ethan is an industrial electrician for B.J. Baldwin Electric. He resides in Minersville.
Jake Beatty, 2022
automated manufacturing technology and machine tool technology
Jake is a machinist/fabricator for Apex Diesel, where he designs and manufactures diesel engine parts. He resides in Grove City.
Trevor Ravel, 2022
diesel technology
Trevor is a diesel technician for Crownstone Equipment. He resides in Reading.
Kendra (Snyder) Aycock, 2019
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis
Kendra owns H&K Nursery and Feed Store in Montoursville. She resides in Muncy.
Emily Hovies, 2022
nursing
Emily is a registered nurse for Geisinger. She resides in Williamsport.
Jessica Tobias, 2013
graphic design
Jessica is self-employed. She resides in Little Elm, Texas.
William Anderson, 2001
computer-aided product and systems design
William is a global category manager for Commscope LLC. He manages nearly 100 global suppliers who produce custom die castings and mechanical enclosures, with an annual spend over $100 million. He works with engineering and the supplier. He resides in Bellefonte.
William Deem, 2022
heating, ventilation & air conditioning technology
William is a controls representative 1 for Johnson Controls. He resides in Chalfont.
Whitney Persun, 2022
nursing
Whitney is an emergency department registered nurse for Penn State Health. She resides in Mechanicsburg.
Denton Oburn, 2016
construction management
Denton is an architectural project coordinator for Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates Architects. He also holds Penn College degrees in architectural technology (2010) and building science and sustainable design (2012). He resides in Whiteville, N.C.
Brandon Weirman, 2021
electrical technology
Brandon is an electrical laborer for M.E.I.D. Electric. He resides in Oneida, N.Y.
Steve Bull, 2008
manufacturing engineering technology
Steve is a manufacturing and production engineer for Schindler Elevator. He resides in Hanover.
Sabrina S. Baker, 2018
landscape/horticulture technology: plant production
Sabrina is a buyer for Dillon Floral and travels "all over" for industry conferences. She resides in Danville.
Matthew Jurado, 2016
accounting
Matthew is a senior manager of fulfillment operations for Chewy, a pet products retailer. He resides in Forty Fort.
Richard "Vince" Baus III, 2002
construction management
Vince is a construction specialist for Urban Engineers Inc. He is a board member and past president of the American Society of Professional Estimators - Philadelphia Chapter. He holds an MBA and is working toward a doctorate in educational and organizational leadership. He resides in Levittown with his wife and family.
Kelsey (McKenrick) Kravitz, 2019
dental hygiene
Kelsey is a dental hygienist for Lionsville Dental. She married her Penn College Residence Life "duty partner," Zach Kravitz '20, construction management, in June 2022. They reside in Phoenixville.
Shelby (Heffner) Austin, 2016
nursing
Shelby is a clinical team coordinator for Geisinger Jersey Shore. She resides in Jersey Shore.
Stephanie (Puckly) Biltz, 2017
welding and fabrication engineering technology
Stephanie is a principal weld engineer-weld supplier liaison for BAE Systems. She manages the processes and procedures for BAE Systems Combat Mission Systems Weld Suppliers. She holds a master's in management and organizational systems. She resides in Felton.
Tom Grates, 2022
construction management
Tom is a field coordinator for American Contracting & Environmental Services. He resides in Richmond, Va.
Caleb Schirmer, 2016
applied management
Caleb is a coordinator of student success for Mid-America Christian University, where he graduated with a Master of Arts in leadership, higher education emphasis. He also holds a Penn College associate degree in landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis (2014). He resides in Oklahoma City.
Kyle Schatz, 2018
landscape/horticulture technology: landscape emphasis
Kyle is a manager for Schatz Lawn and Wall. He resides in St. Marys.
Matt Lowe, 2012
ornamental horticulture: landscape technology and technology management (2014)
Matt is a residential account manager for Tomlinson Bomberger Lawn Care Landscape & Pest Control. He resides in Ephrata.
Jeffrey Walizer, 1993
landscape/nursery technology
Jeffrey is in landscape design/sales for Creative Plantscapes. He resides in Loganton.
Scott Fohringer, 1998
landscape/nursery technology
Scott is a landscape designer for Creative Plantscapes. He resides in Lewisburg.
Robert Bryer, 2006
paramedic technology
Robert is a compliance officer for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. He resides in Milton with his wife, April (Brought) '15, nursing. They are expecting their second child in February 2023.